Gene Symbol | PRNP |
Entrez Gene ID | 396452 |
Full Name | prion protein |
Synonyms | Prn-p,prp |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Gallus gallus(chicken) |
Summary | This gene encodes a membrane glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored glycoprotein found in the central nervous system. In human and other vertebrates, the homologous protein is associated with neurodegenerative diseases that result from improper protein metabolism. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2012]. |